My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

seat at the table with the rest of

everyone about my ‘dream’ and received

time I was talking, making me feel

finally asked, looking back and

things that

my

I stared at him, "Like

when he didn’t elaborate friendly, maybe a little too friendly, and when he told us about the prophecy,

Devin and Nyla were able to

one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to his knees, yet he couldn’t stop his

I repeated

wish that I could believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin, just as it didn’t seem to affect

conversations since then, trying to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I

think Apollo is

Zayd this

than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something you want to

Zayd told me gently.

thought of being betrayed by my father,

you think you could get

to find out as much as you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up to two miles outside the border done at least

bow of heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha" filled

door as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls, you need to act normal.Don’t let

next to me.I was

not really in the mood for

to make.Do you want to

to the packhouse." I

together.I don’t want you out walking around by yourself, especially if you have Kyra with

at him

when their next move would be? We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times

office next door

in front of them that looked

"Any luck?"

seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys,

at me shaking their heads, "Not yet, but

Adria replied.

to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for

one that it is rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go

she rose from her

go get Blaze and I will be

just as Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?" he asked as he picked

she was currently reading and stood

he said he would meet us downstairs

looked at the clock hanging on the wall above the door, surprised to see it was already time for

explain

to miss

together, meeting up with everyone as

in her highchair between her

couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since

on Kyra and

think it

Apollo would

murmured

should talk privately

expression became one of worry, but he didn’t push

to my head, but I couldn't help but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t know Devin well enough to say if he had the brains to come up with this by himself,

to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything but good—unfortunately, it looked like he

kids to her house so they could take a nap while the rest of us

I stated not waiting for everyone

shot up in surprise at

me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to be able to

room was engulfed in silence once I finished

stopped pacing the office to gauge everyone’s

Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or not I can’t say.I think that Devin is cleverer than you think.We definitely shouldn't underestimate him." Ash spoke

I thought about it, continuing my

did the

I looked at Zayd.

he was on the phone before lunch, and I am assuming or hoping, it was

to talk on the phone much, but he did say he was planning to come and speak with

my face a little, "Why

all smiled at me, "Vampires

down, "And your pacing is about to drive

a sigh, wishing none of this

Colby, Dane looked at Zayd, "I

his head for Dane to continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the bordering land.He wants to move his pack next

drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again, there aren't

needed to

does he want to do that?"

now he said he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with you.He’s never been a huge fan of Apollo’s,"

was shocked to hear his loyalty wasn’t with

me, but he has been willing to stand beside us without hesitation

have Adria call

said as he stood from his chair, "remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We

the office, the